Browne misses opener

DECLAN BROWNE will miss Friday night’s opening Test in the Fosters International Rules Series against Australia after suffering a dead leg in a clash with a Western Australia player during yesterday’s warm-up game.

However, the management team are hopeful he will be fit for the second test in Melbourne in ten days.

"The fact that it's muscular means he has a chance. Hopefully, he will be all right for the second game," admitted manager John O'Keeffe.